When was the Bharat Nirman Programme launched by the Government of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 2005.
The Bharat Nirman program was launched by the Indian government in 2005. The program's goal was to improve rural infrastructure, including rural roads, rural housing, rural telephony, rural electrification, rural water supply, and irrigation.
The program included several existing schemes, such as:
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): Launched on December 25, 2000
- Indira Awaas Yojana: For housing
- Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme: For irrigation
- National Rural Drinking Water Programme: For rural drinking water